Sharjah is the emirate that catches most visitors off-guard. Culturally, it punches well above its weight — UNESCO Creative City of Design, more museums per square kilometer than anywhere else in the UAE, and a waterfront that rivals anything in Dubai. But getting around it without a car is genuinely frustrating. Public buses run on their own schedule. Taxis cluster near the malls. The Heritage Area, Al Noor Island, and the desert parks are spread across the emirate in ways that make walking or ridesharing impractical.That is where a rental makes the difference. Pick up an economy sedan or a seven-seater in the morning, and by evening you can have covered the Art Museum, stopped at Blue Souk, looped through Qanat Al Qasba, and still made it to the Sharjah Airport corridor without stress.
Cultural Quarter on Your Own Clock - The Sharjah Art Museum sits at the heart of the Heritage Area — admission is free, the permanent collection spans Islamic art from the 9th century onward, and the surrounding district has galleries, craft workshops, and a quiet café culture that feels nothing like the rush of Dubai. The problem? Everything closes mid-afternoon and reopens in the evening. Without a car, that gap is wasted. With one, you drive to Al Majaz Waterfront for lunch, then loop back for the evening session. That flexibility is the point.
Age 21+, deposit from 1,500 AED or no-deposit fee from 27 AED.
Sharjah Desert Park, weekend trips to Ras Al Khaimah, airport runs with oversized bags — an SUV absorbs all of it. Age 21+.
Rentico guarantees the specific model booked — not just the class. If a substitution is ever needed, we upgrade, not downgrade. Age 25+.
No card blocks. No cash holdbacks. Grab the keys with your passport, license, and nothing else frozen.
Orders over 1,000 AED — we deliver across Sharjah: Al Nahda, Al Khan, Muweilah, University City. Car at your door in 30–60 minutes.
Electronic agreements synced directly with the RTA system. Fully legal. Signed via WhatsApp in under five minutes.
Cash AED, debit card, bank transfer — accepted without questions. Crypto (USDT, BTC, ETH) also works. No credit card required.
Go to the official website: ums.rta.ae/violations/public-fines/fines-search
On the page, choose the search option Plate Details.
Enter your car details:
Plate Source: Dubai
Plate Category: Private
Plate Code: your vehicle code
Plate Number: your vehicle number
Click Search.
You’ll see a list of unpaid fines, including the date, type of violation, and amount.
Select the fine you want to pay and click Pay.
Important: For fines issued in Dubai, an extra 20 AED Knowledge & Innovation Fee is always added.
This is a mandatory government fee charged per fine to cover RTA IT services and transaction processing. Even if you pay multiple fines at once, the 20 AED fee is applied to each fine separately. In other emirates (like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah), this fee may differ or not apply.
Choose your payment method, enter the details, and confirm.
After successful payment, you’ll receive
Refueling in Dubai is quick and convenient thanks to modern infrastructure and great service.
Major fuel station networks include:
ENOC (Emirates National Oil Company)
EPPCO (Emirates Petroleum Products Company)
ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
Emarat
You don’t need to leave the car — an attendant will fill the tank for you. Just tell them the fuel type and how much you want.
For Rentico cars, use Special 95 or Super 98 petrol. Please check with your manager to confirm the correct fuel type for your rental vehicle.
Both cash and cards are accepted. If you don’t have a local bank card, we recommend paying in cash to avoid foreign transaction fees.
You can return your rental car in Dubai in the way that’s most convenient for you:
Free return:
Anywhere in Dubai for rentals over AED 1,000
At our office:
Anantara Downtown — Business Tower, G02, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (view on map).
Paid return:
Anywhere in Dubai — AED 99 (incl. VAT)
Al Maktoum Airport — AED 149 (incl. VAT)
DXB Airport — AED 99 (incl. VAT)
Important return notes:
Airport parking fees are paid by the renter.
The fuel level must match what it was at pickup, or fuel charges will apply.
The car must be returned in the same condition as when delivered.
Dubai has strict traffic laws, and most violations are recorded by automatic cameras.
Common reasons for fines:
Speeding — AED 300 to 3,000 (the higher the speed, the higher the fine)
Running a red light — AED 1,000 (vehicle may be impounded)
Not wearing a seatbelt — AED 400
Using a phone while driving — AED 800
Parking violations — from AED 150
Illegal U-turn or turn — AED 400
Driving on the hard shoulder — up to AED 1,000
Driving under the influence — AED 20,000 to 100,000, plus possible jail time, vehicle confiscation, and license suspension
Transporting a child under 4 without a certified car seat or allowing a child under 10 (under 145 cm) to sit in the front — AED 400
How to pay fines?
All fines are reported to our team. We notify the renter and explain payment options:
Through the Dubai Police website.
Via the Dubai Police or RTA Dubai mobile apps.
In some cases, fines can be paid when returning the car.
You can pay the fine yourself and send us confirmatio
All our cars come with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance, which reduces or covers your financial liability in case of an accident.
CDW limits the amount you're responsible for. The rental price includes standard coverage with a deductible of AED 1,000–1,500, depending on the car model.
If you're at fault, you’ll only need to pay the deductible.
If the accident is not your fault, you don’t pay anything.
To make a claim, a police report is required:
A green report means you’re not at fault — no payment needed.
A red report means you’re at fault — the deductible applies.
Please note: CDW insurance does not cover:
Damage to tires, glass, mirrors, or the underbody.
Accidents caused while breaking the law (e.g. driving under the influence or fleeing the scene).
Lost keys or personal belongings in the car.
Dubai has a convenient and flexible parking payment system. You can choose from several options:
Via the RTA Dubai mobile app
Download the app, select the parking zone, enter your car plate number, and pay using a bank card or a Nol card (available at metro stations and shopping malls).
Via SMS
If you have a local SIM card, send a message to 7275 in the format:
plate number [space] zone code [space] number of hours
Example: A12345 123A 2 (for 2 hours in zone 123A)
Via parking meters
Meters accept coins (1 AED and 50 fils) and Nol cards.
Standard paid parking hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sundays and public holidays are free
Parking rates in Dubai:
Zone A – AED 4/hour (AED 6 during peak hours)
Zone B – AED 3/hour (AED 4–6 during peak hours)
Zone C & D – AED 2/hour (AED 4–6 during peak hours)
Peak hours: 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM
Maximum parking time: 4–5 hours (you must extend afterward)
Fines for parking violations in Dubai:
Unpaid parking — AED 150
Overtime — AED 100
Parking in a prohibited area — AED 200
Parking in a disabled spot without a permit — AED 1,000
Important: Illegally parked cars may be towed.
All our rental cars are equipped with Salik tags — Dubai’s electronic toll system. Tolls are charged automatically when you pass through a Salik gate.
You can pay for all tolls when returning the car.
The standard toll fee is AED 5 per gate. During peak hours, the fee increases to AED 8.
Entering Dubai Mall also triggers a Salik charge.
You get 250 km per day included for free. If you exceed the total mileage limit, each extra kilometer will cost AED 1–5, depending on the car class.
You can drive as much as you want on any day — charges apply only if your total mileage during the rental exceeds the allowed limit.
Yes, we deliver rental cars to both Dubai airports:
Al Maktoum Airport (DWC): AED 149 for delivery + AED 149 for return = AED 298 total (incl. VAT)
Dubai International Airport (DXB): AED 99 for delivery + AED 99 for return = AED 198 total (incl. VAT)
Note: Airport parking fees are paid by the renter.
Yes, we offer car delivery across Dubai.
Free delivery:
Anywhere in Dubai for rentals over AED 1,000
Paid delivery:
Within Dubai — AED 99 (incl. VAT) one way / AED 198 round trip
Al Maktoum Airport — AED 149 (incl. VAT) one way / AED 298 round trip
DXB Airport — AED 99 (incl. VAT) one way / AED 198 round trip
You can also pick up the car yourself from our office:
Anantara Downtown — Business Tower, G02, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (view on map).
We offer several convenient options for picking up your rental car in Dubai:
Free delivery anywhere in Dubai for rentals over AED 1,000.
Self pick-up from our office:
Anantara Downtown — Business Tower, G02, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (view on map).
Paid delivery options:
Within Dubai — AED 99 (incl. VAT) one way / AED 198 round trip
Al Maktoum Airport — AED 149 (incl. VAT) one way / AED 298 round trip
DXB Airport — AED 99 (incl. VAT) one way / AED 198 round trip
Note: Parking fees at the airport are paid by the renter.
You pay for your car rental in Dubai when you receive the vehicle.
Booking with Rentico is free — you pay the full rental amount when you receive the car.
An advance payment is only required if the car is being delivered outside of our working hours. If the delivery is scheduled between 09:00 and 21:00, no prepayment is needed.
To book a car in Dubai, please send us a scan or photo of these documents:
Your passport
Your valid driver’s license (front and back)
An International Driving Permit (IDP) — this is required for citizens of some countries (see the list here).
If you’re from the EU, GCC, USA, UK, Canada, or a few other places, you don’t need an IDP. For people from Belarus and Ukraine, just your national driver’s license and passport are enough to book.
If you’re from Russia, Kazakhstan, or other CIS countries, an International Driving Permit is a must.
UAE residents should provide a valid UAE driver’s license and their Emirates ID. If your UAE license is less than 3 months old, please also send your national driver’s license showing you’ve been driving for 3 months or more.
Off-road use is a violation of the rental agreement and is not allowed.
Ages 18–21:
You can rent economy-class cars only. A refundable deposit of AED 2,000 is required.
Insurance terms: in case of an accident, you’ll pay the deductible (usually AED 1,000) plus 10% of the repair cost or vehicle value (in case of total loss).
Ages 21–25:
Most vehicles are available, except for certain luxury and high-performance models.
Insurance terms: the deductible ranges from AED 1,000 to 1,500 depending on the car class, plus 10% of the repair cost or car value (in case of total loss).
25 and older:
All car categories are available. The 10% rule does not apply to insurance.
Minimum driving experience: 3 months (applies to all age groups).
If your UAE license is less than 3 months old but your original license shows more driving experience, you're still eligible to rent a car.
Any customer who has a valid UAE Driving License which is minimum 1 year old or above.
If you're involved in an accident, call the police immediately at 999, then contact us right away to report the incident.You’ll also need to fill out a damage report for the insurance.
Your financial responsibility will depend on whether you were at fault — we review each case individually and guide you through the next steps.
We offer several convenient ways to pay for your car rental in Dubai — choose what works best for you:
Cash — in AED, USD, or EUR.
Debit and credit cards — including Russian cards in RUB.
Bank transfers.
Yes — with Rentico, you can rent a car without a deposit or credit card.
You have two options: either leave a refundable deposit, or choose a no-deposit option by paying a small extra fee for the entire rental period. This fee starts from AED 27 and depends on the car and rental duration.
A credit card is not required.
If you want to rent a car in the UAE, in some cases you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your regular driver’s license. For example, people from Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and some other countries need an IDP. You can find a list of the most common countries and their IDP requirements here.
You don’t need an International Driving Permit if you are:
A UAE resident. Just show your Emirates ID and a valid UAE driver’s license that’s been issued at least 3 months ago. If your UAE license is newer than that, you’ll also need to show your original national driver’s license proving you’ve been driving for more than 3 months.
A citizen of the EU, GCC, USA, UK, Canada, Belarus, or Ukraine. For renting a car, your national driver’s license and passport are enough.
In any case, you must have a valid driver’s license.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces your liability in the event of an accident during your car rental. Without this, you could be liable for the full cost of the rental car if it were to be damaged or written off. CDW means you won’t have to pay the full cost of any repairs as long as you’ve followed the T&Cs.
CDW is always included when booking with rentico.ae with Excess or Excess Reimbursement. CDW is sometimes known as Loss Damage Waiver or Damage Excess Waiver.
Rent a car in Sharjah with Rentico and you have a pre-cooled, GPS-ready vehicle at your door — no counter queues, no deposit frozen on your card.
